Key Factors for Success in 2012

It’s that time again when we say goodbye to the old year and welcome in the new. For many it’s a time of taking stock of what we have (or haven’t) accomplished and looking forward to a fresh start, maybe symbolized by another set of new year’s resolutions that we hope to keep longer than last year’s.

What is Success?

Success means different things to different people. For some it might mean owning luxurious houses and fast cars. For others it might mean the freedom to travel to exotic places and/or do exciting things. Perhaps it means freedom from the drudgery of work, gaining recognition in one’s chosen field, or simply being able to make a positive difference in some area of personal importance. There is no universally right/wrong answer – only what’s right for you. Continue reading Key Factors for Success in 2012

Finding Happiness

Happiness and sorrow are two sides of the same coin. Without sorrow there would be no such thing as happiness. And vise versa. Both are emotions of the incarnate form, devoid of intrinsic Spiritual significance.

The Spiritual concept of life is as an opportunity for experiential growth. Pleasure is not its primary purpose. Buddhism teaches that life is suffering, with the cessation of that suffering as its goal. Perhaps it is the ability to recognize the ultimate insignificance of earthly trials and tribulations and to rise above them that is meant by divine happiness. As Kipling said, “If you can meet with triumph and disaster and treat those two imposters just the same…” Continue reading Finding Happiness

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